The Mabel United Methodist Church had a very successful raffle in conjunction with their church bazaar on October 10. The church wishes to thank all the area businesses and individuals that donated to the raffle and all that supported the raffle by purchasing tickets. All 2,000 tickets were sold and below you will find a list of the winners. $100 Visa Gift Card from First … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards $73,400 in grants
Eight organizations receive small town grants Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved eight grants totaling $73,400 to support small towns of 5,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region. The Small Town Grants Program seeks to build sustainable and vibrant communities by engaging community members, enhancing existing leadership and creating opportunities … [Read more...]
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park to remain open during deer hunt on November 3 and 4
Special hunts will take place on November 3 and 4 at Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park and November 10 and 11 at Lake Louise State Park to prevent overpopulation of deer and protect resources. Both parks will remain open to all visitors, but the DNR advises wearing blaze orange if they visit while the hunt is in progress. Visitors should check for hunt-related information at … [Read more...]
Darrellyn Barrett
Darrellyn Barrett, 65, of Grand Marais, died suddenly on Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born January 1, 1953, in Duluth to Betty (Manning) and Douglas Dissell. After growing up in Burbank, Calif., she lived in Minnesota for several years and was employed by the St. Paul Pioneer Press. She returned to California for a … [Read more...]
Gary Allen Sanden
Gary Allen Sanden, 73, of Hokah, Minn., died on Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Gundersen Lutheran Health Center in La Crosse, Wis. Gary was born on August 18, 1945, in La Crosse, Wis., to Allen and Bonnie (Patrick) Sanden. He was raised in Houston, Minn., and graduated from Houston High School in 1963. He attended Winona State University and the Minneapolis Business College. … [Read more...]
R. Jack Kerrigan
R. Jack Kerrigan, 88, of Houston, Minn., died on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Jack was born on December 30, 1929, in Winona, Minn., to Bill and Eva (Peterson) Kerrigan. He was raised in Houston and was a graduate of Houston High School and Winona State University. He was united in marriage with Charlotte Sanden on March 24, 1951. … [Read more...]
Cletus “Mark” McCabe
Mark McCabe, age 70, of Harmony, Minn., died Friday, October 19, 2018, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa. Cletus “Mark” McCabe was born November 22, 1947, in Cresco, Iowa, to Leonard and Mary Jane (McConnell) McCabe. He grew up in the Amherst and Mabel area and attended school in Canton and Mabel. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, October 22 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, Forum Room, 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 23 • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 7 a.m. • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. Schedule subject to … [Read more...]
Trump rally attracts huge local supporter
Loretta Ladsten of Mabel may be one of the most enthusiastic Trump supporters in Fillmore County. So when she heard that the president was going to be at a rally in Rochester, she “rallied” her family to attend. “It’s not every day that you get to see the president of the United States,” Loretta exclaimed. “It was one of the best days ever.” On October 4, about 10,000 people … [Read more...]
Nightmare in Fountain benefits causes
The time is nearly ripe for the re-emergence of Fountain’s Nightmare on First Street: Field of Screams and Haunted Barn, called by many “the best haunted event ever!” For the eighth year, this spooky non-profit fundraiser is set to chill and thrill patrons. Funds raised this year will benefit Good Earth Village, a non-profit leadership center, summer camp, and retreat … [Read more...]